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Feds say ‘I Love N.Y.’ signs have to go
Residents of Southold and East Hampton towns aren’t the only ones that didn’t like New York State’s “I Love N.Y.” tourism signs posted last summer. The Federal Highway Administration is demanding...
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As drought watch continues, town focuses on water conservation
Southold Town is looking to step up its water conservation efforts and possibly create a committee specialized in that area. The North Fork has been noted as one of the most sensitive areas on the...
View ArticleCode change could mean more affordable rentals
Southold Town is considering special exceptions to allow apartments in commercial zones as a way to create more affordable housing options on the North Fork. Under the current code, apartments can’t be...
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Southold kills proposed moratorium on wineries, breweries
Plans for a moratorium on applications for new wineries, breweries and distilleries in Southold Town are dead, Supervisor Scott Russell said Tuesday evening. Instead, the Town Board is looking to...
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Top Stories 2016: Southold Town and the beverage industry
Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell made waves in late November when he proposed a temporary moratorium on new winery, brewery and distillery applications, saying the town needs time to revamp the...
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Zeldin to FAA: Answer Southold’s helicopter route petition — or else
It’s been nearly two months since Southold Town petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration to reconsider its decision to extend the North Shore helicopter route, which has led to noise complaints...
View ArticleCivic group: Should Mattituck consider a building moratorium?
The Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association will host a forum entitled “All Things Moratorium” Monday, but it might not be what you expect. Rather than tackling the issue of the recently scuttled...
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Riverhead mulls Peconic Bay Boulevard weight limit, pumpkin-picker bus
In an effort to ease North Fork traffic concerns, a weight-limit restriction could be coming to Peconic Bay Boulevard and a seasonal bus loop may be created to transport pumpkin pickers between...
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Russell emphasizes need for affordable housing at ‘State of the Town’ address
Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said Thursday he will propose legislation this year to encourage affordable housing development by allowing apartments in commercial properties. During his...
View ArticleState: Alcohol will not be served at Hallock State Park Preserve
Facing opposition from North Fork elected officials, the state parks department announced Tuesday it will withdraw a request for proposals for a Taste NY retail concession center that would have...
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How should Southold Town address parking problems?
The Southold Town Transportation Commission wants to address townwide parking problems. The commission has encountered increasingly complex parking-related issues, chairman Neb Brashich said at...
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Farmers urge town to add word to agriculture definitions
Local farmers weighing in on Southold Town’s proposed agricultural definitions raised concerns that a few new terms could be too restrictive. But, they said, including one word, “primarily,” could...
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Southold Town mulls Peconic Region Tourism Marketing District
A bill in the New York State Legislature aims to create a marketing district for Long Island’s five East End Towns, as well as incorporated villages, that would generate revenue to advance regional...
View ArticleShould town seek to regulate food trucks?
Supervisor Scott Russell raised the question Tuesday of whether food trucks are actually allowed in Southold Town. The supervisor said he’s spoken to two people in the last month who want to launch...
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Supervisor: System in which ZBA chair rules on permits needs to be revised
Southold Town Board members want to revise the rules for special events, including requiring code enforcement officers to visit those events and shifting primary responsibility for permit approval or...
View ArticleOrganizers of Orient festival, ‘Burning Kouch,’ announce it’s canceled
The Town of Southold successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against the camping/musical festival in Orient known as Burning Kouch, according to Supervisor Scott Russell. “We will monitor...
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Supervisor expresses support for Sports East
Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said he supported Paul Pawlowski’s proposal for Sports East and if the ZBA does not allow it to be built at the proposed Mattituck location, he would consider a...
View ArticleEditorial: Supervisor speaks out on Sports East proposal
Scott Russell did something unusual this week when he called reporters to Town Hall to say publicly that he supports the Sports East project for Mattituck. He praised Paul Pawlowski, a developer of the...
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Supervisor presents tentative 2018 budget with a 1.64 tax increase
Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell presented his tentative 2018 budget Wednesday, which looks for an overall tax rate increase of 1.64 percent with $45.7 million in spending. Last year the town...
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Searching for answers to fall farm traffic on the North Fork
Complaining about the fall traffic has become the norm as the popularity of pumpkin-picking, “agritainment” and vineyards has led to clogged local roads. In both Riverhead and Southold towns,...
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